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SEZs – Relaxations During Pandemic

Corporate Law : On account of the Pandemic outburst of COVID-19, the Central Government declared a complete lockdown from 25th March, 2020 onwards...

June 23, 2020 4584 Views 0 comment Print

Harmonization of Rules, formats & fees in all SEZs

Corporate Law : The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Department of Commerce vide SEZ Division Letter in D.12/25/2012-SEZ, dated October 28, 2014...

November 16, 2014 1089 Views 0 comment Print

Digitalization of applications/permissions by SEZ Units/ Developers

Corporate Law : As part of ‘Ease of Doing Business’ initiative of Department of Commerce (DOC), following transactions were identified by DOC ...

November 16, 2014 1242 Views 0 comment Print


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378 SEZs are presently notified, out of which 265 are operational

Income Tax : Ministry of Commerce & Industry 378 SEZs are presently notified, out of which 265 are operational Posted On: 10 MAR 2021 The S...

March 10, 2021 924 Views 0 comment Print

Guidelines on Handling of Court Cases and Other Litigation Matters Relating to Sezs

Corporate Law : In all other matters, the concerned DC, SEZ should take all necessary steps, including consultation with Government Counsel and re...

January 9, 2012 2120 Views 0 comment Print


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Entry Tax: After Granting Exemption same can’t be rejected for Technicalities

Goods and Services Tax : The issue under consideration is whether the petitioner is eligible for exemption from payment of entry tax based on certificates ...

October 16, 2020 2262 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Notifications


SEZ BLUT Can Now Be Filed Electronically, Notarization Requirement Removed

Corporate Law : Government clarifies that SEZ Developers and Units can submit BLUT electronically, dispensing with stamp paper and notarization re...

February 23, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

Revised user charges for SEZ-Online services with effect from 01.01.2026

Corporate Law : The Commerce Ministry revised SEZ-Online user charges after migration of transactions to ICEGATE reduced operational viability. Ne...

February 12, 2026 1080 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Reorganization Rules Clarified for IFSC Units

Corporate Law : The issue concerned regulatory handling of restructuring in IFSC units. The instruction clarifies that IFSCA will intimate SEZ aut...

January 5, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ Guidelines: Conversion of Non-Processing Area to Processing Area for IT/ITES SEZs

Corporate Law : Instruction 121 from the SEZ Division details the process for IT/ITES SEZ developers to convert demarcated Non-Processing Area (NP...

October 17, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

SEZ-DTA Service Exports Exempt from SOFTEX Filing

Corporate Law : India's Commerce Ministry clarifies that SOFTEX form filing isn't mandatory for service exports between SEZ units or from a DTA un...

October 7, 2025 1416 Views 0 comment Print


Latest Posts in SEZ notifications

SEZ BLUT Can Now Be Filed Electronically, Notarization Requirement Removed

February 23, 2026 930 Views 0 comment Print

Government clarifies that SEZ Developers and Units can submit BLUT electronically, dispensing with stamp paper and notarization requirements under revised instructions.

Revised user charges for SEZ-Online services with effect from 01.01.2026

February 12, 2026 1080 Views 0 comment Print

The Commerce Ministry revised SEZ-Online user charges after migration of transactions to ICEGATE reduced operational viability. New rates for transactions, AMC, and registrations apply from January 1, 2026.

SEZ Reorganization Rules Clarified for IFSC Units

January 5, 2026 786 Views 0 comment Print

The issue concerned regulatory handling of restructuring in IFSC units. The instruction clarifies that IFSCA will intimate SEZ authorities to ensure compliance under SEZ law.

SEZ Guidelines: Conversion of Non-Processing Area to Processing Area for IT/ITES SEZs

October 17, 2025 615 Views 0 comment Print

Instruction 121 from the SEZ Division details the process for IT/ITES SEZ developers to convert demarcated Non-Processing Area (NPA) back to Processing Area (PA). The Development Commissioner is authorized to approve this reverse demarcation under Rule 11 of the SEZ Rules, 2006, provided the applicant has no claim for any duty refund.

SEZ-DTA Service Exports Exempt from SOFTEX Filing

October 7, 2025 1416 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Commerce Ministry clarifies that SOFTEX form filing isn’t mandatory for service exports between SEZ units or from a DTA unit to an SEZ unit. These transactions are not governed by FEMA regulations, streamlining compliance.

Special Economic Zones (Amendment) Rules, 2025

June 3, 2025 1986 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Commerce Ministry has amended SEZ rules, reducing land area for semiconductor units, allowing mortgaged land, and clarifying finished goods export.

Monthly Report from Development Commissioner of SEZ mandated

April 8, 2025 1662 Views 0 comment Print

India’s Commerce Department instructs SEZ Development Commissioners to submit detailed monthly performance reports by the 9th of each month.

SEZ Duty Payment via TR6 Challan Temporarily Allowed

April 7, 2025 1518 Views 0 comment Print

Developers and IT/ITeS SEZ units may use TR6 challan for duty payments instead of ICEGATE until further notice from DG(Systems) or the Commerce Ministry.

Guidelines for Procurement and Installation of Solar Power Panels in SEZs for Common Area Electricity Supply

June 21, 2024 1437 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the new guidelines for SEZ Developers on procuring and installing solar panels to provide power supply in common areas of Special Economic Zones.

Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024

June 20, 2024 1350 Views 0 comment Print

Discover the latest changes in the Special Economic Zones (Fourth Amendment) Rules, 2024. Stay informed on reconditioning, repair, and metal waste regulations.

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